Renewable energy thriving, but needs more policy certainty: report

Analysis of the latest clean energy data suggests that despite the policy turmoil, renewable energy investment is going to continue to soar in Australia.

A report from the Australian National University says the renewables sector is deploying solar and wind systems at such a rate that clean energy could supply up to 100 per cent of power needs by the early 2030s.

The Government says it is backing renewable energy, but its focus is on lowering prices, not emissions.

The report authors and industry want more policy certainty to shore up long term investment.

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